Hi, I'm new to Ubuntu

[DJ Wings]

I just installed v5.10 2 days ago. Is there anything I absolutely need to know about (other than stuff like Ubuntu not having a root account)?

[xmastree]

You need to know about the guide.

Ok, it's for 5.04 but most of the info there is valid for 5.10

[DJ Wings]

Thanks for the link. Glad these forums are so newb-friendly.

[Joey French]

I always recommend the IRC channels. Use them in a bind. You can get help here fast! XchatIRC> UbuntuServers> Ask away! Saved my butt many times. The forums here are super helpful as well. The search function is your friend.

[bwog]

This starter guide is for breezy 5.10: http://help.ubuntu.com/starterguide/C/faqguide-all.html

It is from the Ubuntu documentation project. You will like it

Since you have installed ubuntu , hop right over to http://www.ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=100 it contains many good howtos, fro instance for the drivers of your video card.

Reading this may also help: http://www.tuxfiles.org/ , a well written practical introduction.

Ofcourse there is the Wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/

Good luck.

[DJ Wings]

Thanks for all the tips, people. Glad to be part of the community.

[Joey French]

Glad to have you. When you figure stuff out, help someone else along!

[DJ Wings]

I actually have a bit of experience using Fedora, I tried to recompile my kernel (and got a kernel panic), and maybe later on, I'll do the same for Ubuntu if I feel like getting the source. But I had some advice on how to do it. (OK, so I got the whole thing from Fedora Core for Dummies. At least I got Ubuntu up by myself...)

[Slugger]

Hi there,

I don't think anyone cares that you are new to Ubuntu

[bwog]

Hi there,

I don't think anyone cares that you are new to Ubuntu

Well, there are many replies, I think some people care